Armstrong

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Armstrong

Released Jul 12, 2019

1h 40m

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Interviews and never-before-seen footage highlight the incredible life of astronaut Neil Armstrong -- from his near-death experiences as a fighter pilot and test pilot to his historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

The movie is sleek, smart, and reasonably thorough, and it offers the enticement of never-before-seen home movies provided by Armstrong's family.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 17, 2019

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

With the 50th anniversary of man's first steps on the moon just days away, movies dealing with the event have been thick on the land for awhile. But even if you think you've seen enough, "Armstrong" is worth your time.

Jul 13, 2019

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

This retelling of the Neil Armstrong story has been eclipsed by superior studies of his historic lunar mission.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 12, 2019

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's not remarkable in terms of craft... but they do get some amazing interviews.

Oct 2, 2019

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Jim Ross

Film Inquiry

Armstrong's shortcomings are exacerbated by unflattering comparisons. Rather than looking skyward, Armstrong awkwardly looks at its feet, the film eclipsed by other efforts both fictional and factual.

Jul 24, 2019

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

It's a worthy celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing and of the man who took the one small step that was also a giant leap for mankind.

Rated: B

Jul 20, 2019

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Covers the same ground as "First Man" but also delves more into Armstrong's early life and later life. As a documentary, it lacks some of the drama of "First Man." However, there is maybe more historical accuracy here, including some home movies and newsreel footage. A very watchable documentary for anyone interested in Armstrong.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Martha Khatchatooriantz

Excellent documentary that showed us who Neil Armstrong was.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/19

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Calypso559

Excellent documentary with interesting interviews from each family member and readings from Armstrongs journal. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/19

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lisa s

Had little knowledge about the personal side of Neil Armstrong. This movie really gave the viewer a front row seat about one the most famous (if not THE most) man in the U.S. space program. So much I didn't know about this tremendously talented, smart and humble man. Will see it again tomorrow with some friends.. Can't wait.....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Perfect tribute. The home videos made it touching and intimate. The soundtrack was well-crafted as well. Footage of Karen was so sweet. Loved the film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Harrison Ford

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Gareth Dodds

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Keith Haviland

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Mark Stewart

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Interviews and never-before-seen footage highlight the incredible life of astronaut Neil Armstrong -- from his near-death experiences as a fighter pilot and test pilot to his historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Director: David Fairhead
Producer: Gareth Dodds, Keith Haviland
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Gravitas Ventures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 12, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 12, 2019
Runtime: 1h 40m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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